Taking Pets to Mexico - Dog Shipping

Mexico City with its 23 million people is the largest city in the western hemisphere by population and second largest in the world!

Needless to say, we send a pet or two there. The good news is that it is really easy to get there. The one caveat is that we highly recommend using an agent to clear customs. We have had clients who have had difficulties doing it on their own. Of course we can help set this up for you.


The requirements are as follows:

1) Rabies shot between 30 days and a year old with the original rabies certificate;
2) All pets must be fully vaccinated.
Dogs: Distemper, Hepatitis, Parvo, Leptospirosis, (DHLPP);
Cats: Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus, Panleukopenia (FVRCP)
3) International Health Certificate - Most Vets carry the APHIS Form 7001. If not, we can instruct them on where to get it. It must be issued within 10 days of arrival.

There is no requirement that the health certificate be endorsed by the USDA. Let us know if you have any questions. Ole!